Hamilton for the Holidays: Shop, dine and gather in Hamilton with friends and family. Hamilton for the Holidays includes more than a month of festivities. Discover the full list of holiday events at thisishamiltonny.com. Parking is free anytime at the village lot located on Payne Street behind the village office and along curbside during late night shopping hours.
Join us Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. for the annual Night of Lights on the Hamilton Village Green; celebrate the warmth and spirit of the holidays with hot chocolate and snacks, wagon rides, Santa’s arrival, caroling and the lighting of the holiday tree. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Colgate Inn on Payne Street. Want to visit Santa without traveling to the North Pole? He is excited to see you at Parry’s Hardware Dec. 9 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. From holiday concerts and movies to cookie making with Mrs. Claus, there is something for everyone.
Looking for unique holiday gifts? Local shops are bursting with the perfect present for him and her. Join us for our village-wide Holiday Open House Nov. 17. Enjoy a night of special sales, refreshments and restaurant deals. Preview the holiday merchandise at your local shops, and support the community. Most shops will remain open until 7 p.m. The event will kick off our Late Night Shopping Campaign. Every Friday from Nov. 17 through Dec. 22, shops will stay open until 7 p.m. Shop local for genuine service and super products.
Get your holiday spirit on with the second Hamilton House Decorating Contest. The winners will not only receive $250 to spend locally for the holidays but will also select a local non-profit that will receive another $250. To enter, fill out the form on thisishamiltonny.com or at the Mid-York Weekly by Dec. 10.